# Console Tycoon vs Devices Tycoon Simulator

Console Tycoon and Devices Tycoon Simulator both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Console Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 42% of Devices Tycoon Simulator's. Console Tycoon also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Console Tycoon sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Devices Tycoon Simulator sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Console Tycoon against 4.0 for Devices Tycoon Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Console Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 42% of Devices Tycoon Simulator's.

Console Tycoon ships an update every 2 days, Devices Tycoon Simulator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Console Tycoon | Devices Tycoon Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-tycoon/id6479948705/reviews)** | [4.0 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devices-tycoon-simulator/id6504114080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **71.5% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksii Cherneha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385577456) | [Ishkhan Simonian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538278545) |

## What reviewers say

### Console Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-tycoon/id6479948705)

Build your own gaming console empire from the ground up. Design and launch a variety of gaming devices, from home consoles to VR headsets, by managing every detail from concept to technical specifications. Navigate the historical evolution of the industry, research new technologies, and market your creations to become a global leader.

**Highlights:** Design and launch home consoles, portables, and VR headsets, Realistic historical evolution of the gaming industry, Research new technologies and features, Marketing and promotion campaigns, Office and employee management, Create and manage an online game store

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $100M to Budget | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Research Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| $300M to Budget | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Research Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| $1B to Budget | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Research Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Mode | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Worth it
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Finally
- 👍 Man this is cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fix bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to obtain research points
- 🐛 Glitch
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🐛 Glitch

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarted and lost progress
- Unable to name controllers
- Text changing to another language
- Cybersecurity office issue
- Handheld game size glitch

**Requested features**

- Create our own OS and processors
- Sandbox mode
- Year changer
- Online competition


### Devices Tycoon Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devices-tycoon-simulator/id6504114080)

Build your own tech empire from a garage startup to a global leader. Design custom devices, manage finances, and outmaneuver rivals to dominate the market and climb real-time leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Create custom devices with a 3D editor, Design operating systems and kernels, Hire and manage staff, Manage company finances and stock, Execute marketing campaigns, Compete on real-time leaderboards

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wrapping money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Just a little bit | $2.99 | one-time |
| influencer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Car Play | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7G Internet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Encryption | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10k (4320•10240) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Case | $5.99 | one-time |
| No islands | $5.99 | one-time |
| Telephoto lens | $5.99 | one-time |
| Emerald Color | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chrome Color | $5.99 | one-time |
| Money safe | $7.99 | one-time |
| Double time acceleration | $8.99 | one-time |
| Box | $8.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| All paid technologies | $9.99 | one-time |
| All in one | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Console Tycoon free?

Console Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Devices Tycoon Simulator free?

Devices Tycoon Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Console Tycoon or Devices Tycoon Simulator?

Console Tycoon is rated higher. Console Tycoon averages 4.1 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Devices Tycoon Simulator averages 4.0 from 43 ratings.

### Do Console Tycoon or Devices Tycoon Simulator have ads?

Both Console Tycoon and Devices Tycoon Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Console Tycoon or Devices Tycoon Simulator?

Console Tycoon ships an update every 2 days, and Devices Tycoon Simulator weekly. Most recently, Console Tycoon was updated on September 19, 2026 and Devices Tycoon Simulator on September 21, 2026.

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